"[It is] aggravated by the fact that it is felt by many people that the behaviour of people at football matches, whether Premiership games in front of tens of thousands of people or of the people at village green games involving youngsters, is very important.

"The bad behaviour of supporters sets the tone and affects the youngsters, even more so when there is violence.

"That is why I regard this as a very serious matter."

Judge Stewart said Mr Musto had suffered nausea, difficulty with driving and sleeping and did not work for more than a month.

"It must have been particularly upsetting for the younger Mr Musto to see his dad attacked and injured in this way," he added.

The judge ordered Holgate to pay the compensation within 12 months, which included £3,100 for loss of earnings and £8,000 for the injuries suffered.

The court heard Holgate began arguing with the linesman who "kicked the ball back onto the pitch".

He then punched the victim so hard, after they went "nose to nose", that he lost three teeth.